Offer Description CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB Location: ICRA - Catalan Water Research Institute Foundation, Girona (Spain)Number of positions available: 1Scheduled start: March 1st, 2025Expected contract duration: 10 monthsAnnual Gross Salary: €20,000JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for a Research Technician for the project "H2OSEG Project - Challenges in the face of scarcity to achieve water security in Spain" - funded by the BBVA Foundation's Prismas y Problemas Program 2023 - who can work closely with the project coordination team.
The selected person will be responsible for tasks such as:
Collecting data from the different Spanish river basins that allow defining risk factors for water security;Contributing to defining water conflicts in Spain;Participating in the analysis of the data and contributing to developing any patterns that may arise;Participating in the dissemination of the project.MAIN FUNCTIONS Collect data that contributes to defining water security and the most relevant water conflicts currently in Spain.Organize data for analysis and subsequent publication.Requirements Research Field Environmental scienceEngineeringBiological sciences » BiologySkills/Qualifications EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Field of Research or Area of Knowledge: Anything related to the definition and use of water resources, the management of aquatic ecosystems and the socio-economic uses of water.
Includes areas of knowledge in Environmental Sciences, Biology or Environmental Engineering.
Qualifications and Level of Studies: Degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, or related field.
Master's degree is desirable.
Abilities: Scientific knowledge about the natural water cycle, database management and statistical packages.
Languages Required: Spanish, English, Catalan (valuable)
Experience Required: Experience in a research or transfer center in the water sector.
Desirable: Knowledge of GIS, R and other statistical tools.
Experience acquired in research centers or companies dedicated to water resources management.
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information Benefits: Working conditions: Recruitment in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations.
Working people receive benefits from the Spanish Social Security System that cover illnesses, maternity/paternity leave and work accidents.
International Environment: Opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and be part of a young and growing team.
Continuous training in a high-quality environment.
Selection process APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND SELECTION PROCESS All applications must include:
CVMotivational letterDNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain).
If you do not have a NIE, attach a declaration in which you undertake to carry out the necessary procedures to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.Letter of recommendation from previous jobs or previous tutorsAcademic DegreeApplication Submission Deadline: The deadline for submitting the candidacy is January 15th, 2025.
Selection process: In accordance with the principles of the OTM-R, at the beginning of the process a Selection Committee balanced in relation to gender is constituted for each vacancy.
After reviewing the content of the applications, the Selection Committee will start the interview phase.
During the process it may be necessary to do a profile questionnaire, as well as a technical exercise.
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